chip dip

Mike Price of The Clam in New York cooks clams with white wine, garlic and thyme until they just begin to open up from their shell. He gives them a fine chop and combining them with sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne.

One of my favorite things to do with stinging nettles is to turn them into a dip. And my favorite flavors to combine them with are roasted garlic and fresh mint, along with some tangy Greek yogurt. This is easy to make, and so fresh & versatile.

This recipe is a spin on tzatziki, the Greek cucumber dip. It's light, fresh and delicious especially over a chopped salad with hearty chunks of cucumber, radish, onion, hard boiled egg and flaked salmon. It works well as a dip or spread as well.